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Getting a new 21.5" iMac next week. About the power cord..

WiseDuck

WiseDuck

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I'm just going to go ahead and assume that iMacs can take the regular power cords used by most computers nowadays. I'm importing an iMac from England and they have different plugs. I live in Sweden.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/999968/IMG_1409.png

Will that work? It looks like it will. Or is the socket on the iMac too deep for this particular cable?
 
You should always use the cable(s) that come with your Mac. You can buy power cord that works in Sweden from Apple
 
Hellhammer said:
You should always use the cable(s) that come with your Mac. You can buy power cord that works in Sweden from Apple
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Wish I could, but I assume they're going to be expensive. If this cable I got for $5 works then I don't see why it's a problem. Hrm, I tried to look for an original cable, but the store is being updated. HMMM.
 
WiseDuck said:
Wish I could, but I assume they're going to be expensive. If this cable I got for $5 works then I don't see why it's a problem. Hrm, I tried to look for an original cable, but the store is being updated. HMMM.
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I'm not saying it won't work but it's not recommended to use other than the original cables or cables that are specifically made for certain products. I doubt it's more than 200 kronor. One option is to get an adapter that allows you to use UK cable in Sweden socket
 
Hellhammer said:
I'm not saying it won't work but it's not recommended to use other than the original cables or cables that are specifically made for certain products. I doubt it's more than 200 kronor. One option is to get an adapter that allows you to use UK cable in Sweden socket
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Im afraid thats a bit too much for just a cable though. And I did buy an adapter the other day but returned it when I realized that iMacs should be able to take the same cables as my current computer. The adapter cost me 229kr, which is a lot for a travel adapter. And the adapter did not take grounded cables, which is not good.
 
WiseDuck said:
Im afraid thats a bit too much for just a cable though. And I did buy an adapter the other day but returned it when I realized that iMacs should be able to take the same cables as my current computer. The adapter cost me 229kr, which is a lot for a travel adapter. And the adapter did not take grounded cables, which is not good.
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It looks like the right connection, but the top of that plug your showing looks to be square shaped. The one on the iMac is round. It may work, but I have to wonder if you will have problems getting the plug to seat in far enough.
 
your 's should work , and if it does not really fit deep enough ,cut a bit away , wont harm the plug there , the real apple plug is round at the top so it sits flush and makes a good impression thats all , but as i guess you rarly show people the back of your imac who cares what plug you use
 
Alrighty, sounds good! Thanks!

I don't think that anyone will care if I use a different cable back there. It's not like I have friends who actually like Macs anyway. :rolleyes: Besides, it's a cable, all that matters to me is that I can actually use the thing.
 
Seriously, it's a standard power chord. The only Mac with a special one is a few of the latest G5s who had an enormous power usage.
 
If I were you I'd use the power cable that is designed for that model iMac. If you use one that isn't designed for the computer (or came with the computer) it can void the warrenty:(

Why can't you use the power cable that comes with the iMac?
 
power cords are normed , as is the voltage in each country and as uk and sweden have the same voltage they use the same powercords , only exeption is the wall pugs are different , the computers use a simple kettle lead nothing else , only apple let theirs design to match the hole in the case , like for example at the eMac too , so it sits flush on the case , that's the only difference its not a supercable ,the connectors are just norm connectors in the imac , and if it doesn't bother you that it does not sit flush then you can use a ordinary cable from a other computer or from a sandwich toaster as they are all the same norm
 
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